KARTIK SWAMI TEMPLE :A divine Journey
Amid serene surroundings of Himalayas lies the beautiful Kartik Swami Shrine. It is perched at an elevation of 3050m above the sea level on the Rudraprayag- Nagnath Pokhri Route in the state of Uttarakhand. The temple is devoted to Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Paravati. The sound from hundreds of bell hung in the temple can be heard at a distance of about 800 metres from there. A flight of 80 stairs from the main road leads you to the garbhagriha of the temple or the place where the idol is kept.Sandhya Aarti or evening prayers, enchantment of mantras at the temple occasionally is a special attraction for devotees and tourists.
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winter time ...
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| winter trek covered with snow |
A mild 3k trek from Kanak Chauri village takes you to the stunning beauty of Kartik Swami temple.On your way, and from atop the hill, wonderful views of magnificent Himalayan peaks like Chaukhamba Peak, Dronagiri and Neelkanth can be seen. Kartik Swami is a fascinating and unique place to visit and experience.
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| Beautiful trek route |
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| Chaukhamba peak |
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| Kartikswamy temple in the Lap of Himalayas |
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| Collehge trip |
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lovely route to the temple...
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The best time to visit Kartik Swami is from October till June. In October-November, the area is a cover of lush greenery,. Around March-April the very same cover of forests transforms into bundle of colors due to the flowering of the Rhododendron trees. The climate here is mostly on the cooler side, so you will be required to carry adequate woolen clothes.In winters it is covered with snow with a clear sky.
